Features
Oil And Water Don’t Mix
In marine applications, water can play havoc with fluid reservoirs. By Michael Degan, Editor A seal failed on a net hauler’s hydraulics out at sea. Saltwater …
Dear IFPS Associate
During this unprecedented time, the IFPS is making every effort to keep our ship sailing smoothly. However, I ask for your patience with any orders you may …
Eaton Contamination Control System Does the Dirty Work
Dirty hydraulic fluid causes up to 80% of all hydraulic system problems. If hydraulic oil is contaminated, there are a number of detrimental effects that …
Aluminum Framing – Everything to Build Anything
By Lori Bechtler, MGE/MPS Product Manager, Bosch Rexroth Corporation With its sleek look and seemingly simple function, aluminum structural framing is …
IFPS 2020 Spring Meeting Recap
A volunteer Board of Directors governs the IFPS. These volunteers are supported by their employers and promote the safe application of fluid power technology …
2020 Off-Highway Directory Listing
Download our 2020 directory listing below. Click on the image for a PDF file. Need to find an off-highway supplier? Search by product category
Retrofitting Component Connections
The following is a composite of familiar situations drawn from engineering calls. A press goes down and the plant finds a temporary solution. A component …
The Functional Safety Revolution In Electrohydraulics
SIL & PL Certified Digital Proportional Valves Digital technology has changed our lives and is a central focus of the industrial sector. It is the basis …
2020 IFPE Supplement
The purpose of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) is to be the leading international exposition and educational resource dedicated to the …
Vacuum Level & Volumetric Flow Rate
The following is an opinion article written by Dane Spivak of Davasol Incorporated, an industrial brand management firm with many clients, one of which is …
Turning Cylinder Failure into Real Value: 10 Key Factors In Selecting A Repair Facility
By Billy Rebman, Repairs Manager, EHA When you have cylinder failure, you must decide whether to buy new or repair. The benefits of repairing may include …
Stamped: Understanding the acronym and use it for hose assembly
Proper hose or tubing assembly component selection is critical to a safe hydraulic system. A simple guideline for proper selection is the word “STAMPED”. …
New AX Piston Pumps and Motors Overcome Limitations of Modern Hydraulic Units
By Kyle Capello and Joel Fornell, Bucher Hydraulics Piston pumps and motors have been established in the market for many years. They are one of the main …
How Alternative Coatings Can Boost Performance in Hydraulic Systems
By Beth Figliulo, Fluid Power Segment Manager, and Michael Cook, Fluid Power Technical Specialist, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Taking a holistic approach to …
Counter Balance Valves: Part 2
SIZING FOR CONTROL In Part 1, I covered the force balance in the counterbalance valve and how to calculate the release pressure. But what happens once the …
CCEFP Summit Brings Fluid Power Collaboration To UW-Madison
In October 2019, the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) held its biannual Summit on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. This network …
IIoT and The Automation of Cylinders in the Fluid Power Industry
By Linda Caron, Global Product Manager, Parker Hannifin Addressing the problem Cylinders have been the workhorse of industrial machinery since the late 1700s. …
The Role Of Robotics And Cylinders In The Fluid Power Industry
By Bud Haver, President, and Chadwick Conte, Senior Marketing Strategist, Peninsular Cylinders When you hear the term “automation” your mind immediately …
Vacuum Control Valves & Actuators
The following is an opinion article written by Dane Spivak of Davasol Incorporated, an industrial brand management firm with many clients. This article is …
Preventative Maintenance of Pressure Regulators
Air regulators keep the operating pressure (downstream pressure) approximately constant regardless of fluctuations in either the upstream pressure or the air …
4 Automation Advances Energize the Field of Pneumatics
SMART-SENSOR NETWORKS OPTIMIZED ELECTRIC AND PNEUMATIC ARCHITECTURES CONFIGURABLE DEVICES, AND IIoT ARE THE TRENDS HAVING THE GREATEST IMPACT By Frank Langro, …
Integration of Ferrous Density and Particle Count for Automated Ferrography Analysis of Abnormal Wear Conditions
By D. Walsh, K. Caldwell, and T. Barraclough, Ametek Spectro Scientific, Inc. Introduction The presence of wear debris in machinery lubrication oils is a …
Hydraulic Hose Maintenance
Hoses are aligned and secured to achieve maximum possible performance. The pressure rating and quality of a hose can be used to predict its service life. Not …
Pascal’s Law and Counterbalance Valves: Part 1
Counterbalance – verb: “to oppose or balance with an equal weight or force” Counterbalance valves serve a very important role in hydraulic system …
The Holy Grail of Motion Software: Easy and Flexible
By Jacob Paso, Motion Product Development Manager, Delta Computer Systems, Inc. In the hectic world of industrial automation, engineers have little patience …
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